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Why do people take beta blockers? (3 reasons)

A

Have a calming effect
Reduce muscle tremors
Increase chance of winning

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What are the risk of beta blockers? (3 reasons)

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Slows down heart rate
Lowers blood pressure
Sleep disturbance

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Who might take beta blockers?

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Archers
Gymnasts
- for precision and accuracy

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Why do people take diuretics?

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To achieve weight loss

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What are the risks of diuretics? (3 reasons)

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Dehydration
Head aches
Heart failure

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Who might take diuretics?

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Boxers
Jockeys
- benefit from being light

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Why do people take peptide hormones?

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Increase muscle mass (HGH)
Diabetes (HGH)
Blood clots (EPO)

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What are the risks of peptide hormones?

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Heart failure (HGH)
Diabetes (HGH)
Blood clots (EPO)
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Who might take peptide hormones?

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Sprinting- strength (HGH)

Distance running- oxygen (EPO)

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Why do people take stimulants?

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Increased alertness
Increased heart rate
Reduce tiredness

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What are the risk of stimulants?

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Insomnia
Anxiety
Aggression

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Who might take stimulants?

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Rugby players- aggression

Long distance cycling- alertness

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Why do people take narcotic analgesics?

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Reduce pain
Mask injury
Carry on training

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What are the risks of narcotic analgesics?

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Sickness
Kidney/liver damage
Further damage to injury

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Who might take narcotic analgesics?

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Footballers
Sprinters
(Whoever wishes to carry on training)

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Why might people take anabolic steroids?

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Increase power and strength
Peer pressure
Increase chance of winning

17
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What are the risks of anabolic steroids?

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Liver damage
Acne
Increased aggression

18
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Who might take anabolic steroids?

A

Sprinters
Weight lifters
- to increase power

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